Peasantry

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛzəntri/

Definitions of peasantry

noun the class of peasants collectively

Example Sentences

A1 The peasantry worked hard in the fields to grow crops.

A2 The peasantry lived simple lives in the countryside, tending to their farms.

B1 The peasantry faced many challenges due to their low social status.

B2 The peasantry revolted against the oppressive ruling class in a bid for equality.

C1 The peasantry played a crucial role in the social and economic structure of medieval society.

C2 The peasantry's struggle for rights and freedoms led to significant changes in the political landscape.

Examples of peasantry in a Sentence

formal The peasantry in medieval Europe were often subject to harsh living conditions and heavy taxation.

informal The peasantry back in the day had it rough, man.

slang Those peasants were just trying to make ends meet.

figurative The peasantry of society often goes unnoticed and underappreciated.

Grammatical Forms of peasantry

• past tense: peasantried
• plural: peasantries
• comparative: more peasantry
• superlative: most peasantry
• present tense: peasants
• future tense: will peasantry
• perfect tense: have peasantry
• continuous tense: is peasantry
• singular: peasant
• positive degree: peasantry
• infinitive: to peasantry
• gerund: peasantrifying
• participle: peasantried

Origin and Evolution of peasantry

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'peasantry' originated from the Middle English term 'paisantrie' which was derived from the Old French word 'paisant', meaning a country person or farmer.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to rural farmers or country people, the term 'peasantry' evolved over time to encompass the lower social class or common people in agricultural societies.